Alexander Zverev withdraws from US Open, Taylor Fritz advances
Zverev's withdrawal is a major blow to the tournament after the German star reached the semifinals last year.
Alexander Zverev has withdrawn from the US Open due to an ankle injury. The German star was forced to retire from his second-round match against Taylor Fritz on Wednesday night.
Fritz advances to the third round of the US Open after his victory over Zverev.
Fritz won the match 6-4, 6-4, 6-1. The American will face Frances Tiafoe in the third round on Friday.
Zverev's injury is a major blow to the tournament.
Zverev was one of the favorites to win the US Open this year. He reached the semifinals last year and has been in good form this season. His withdrawal is a major blow to the tournament.
Fritz is playing well and will be a threat to win the US Open.
Fritz has been in good form this season. He won the Indian Wells Masters in March and reached the semifinals of the Miami Open in April. He will be a threat to win the US Open this year.
The US Open is still wide open without Zverev.
Despite Zverev's withdrawal, the US Open is still wide open. There are several players who could win the tournament, including Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Daniil Medvedev.
The US Open will be played from August 29 to September 11. The tournament will be held at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York.
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